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Dvorajk
08-04-2025, 01:33 PM
Just purchased a home in the villages. I have a bunch of items in the house I need to get rid of,
Desk, wall mounted cabinetry, sliding door and window valances, countertop, etc.
What is the most economical way to get rid of this stuff?
Does the company which picks up the bi-weekly trash do a bulk pickup?

Aces4
08-04-2025, 02:11 PM
Just purchased a home in the villages. I have a bunch of items in the house I need to get rid of,
Desk, wall mounted cabinetry, sliding door and window valances, countertop, etc.
What is the most economical way to get rid of this stuff?
Does the company which picks up the bi-weekly trash do a bulk pickup?

If the items are resaleable, Habitat for Humanity is an excellent donation center.

LuvtheVillages
08-04-2025, 02:52 PM
Just purchased a home in the villages. I have a bunch of items in the house I need to get rid of,
Desk, wall mounted cabinetry, sliding door and window valances, countertop, etc.
What is the most economical way to get rid of this stuff?
Does the company which picks up the bi-weekly trash do a bulk pickup?

You can call the trash company to schedule a bulk pick-up. Phone number varies according to your location. Only homeowner generated items. Contractors have to remove their own debris.

There will be a fee added to your monthly bill.

vintageogauge
08-04-2025, 03:02 PM
Post this on the Facebook group, Talk of the Villages.

villagetinker
08-04-2025, 03:03 PM
If you are not in a rush, you can advertise here, free or low cost. Include a detailed description, some of the items you mention could go quickly.

GregR
08-04-2025, 04:03 PM
You can call the trash company to schedule a bulk pick-up. Phone number varies according to your location. Only homeowner generated items. Contractors have to remove their own debris.

There will be a fee added to your monthly bill.

It depends on what CDD you're in. See Bulk Pick-Up - The Villages Community Development Districts (https://www.districtgov.org/services/utilities/bulk-pick-up/)

Districts 1-10 have a fee for pickup, 11-15 have no additional fee, but still need to call to schedule a bulk pickup.

CarlR33
08-04-2025, 06:28 PM
The quickest way would be to get a small dumpster. I did that years ago for my bathroom demo up north.

RoadToad
08-05-2025, 04:23 AM
maybe set it at the curb; amazing what folks will grab up when it's free.

USOTR
08-05-2025, 05:17 AM
Easy, just call you district and schedule a $10 bulk pickup.. Done

Happyretiredgal
08-05-2025, 06:06 AM
We donate all our unneeded items to Bargains and Blessings on 301.

ThirdOfFive
08-05-2025, 07:37 AM
maybe set it at the curb; amazing what folks will grab up when it's free.
True words. Just put the stuff out curbside (but still on your property) the day before your trash pickup and if it is obviously NOT junk it will disappear pretty quickly. I got rid of an old and ratty looking (but still usable) circular saw, a lawn sprinkler, some hand tools that were duplicates of some newer stuff had, and my wife's old steam iron in just that way yesterday.

biker59
08-05-2025, 08:19 AM
Just purchased a home in the villages. I have a bunch of items in the house I need to get rid of,
Desk, wall mounted cabinetry, sliding door and window valances, countertop, etc.
What is the most economical way to get rid of this stuff?
Does the company which picks up the bi-weekly trash do a bulk pickup?

800-GOT-JUNK will pick up a dump truck full and dispose of it. We used them to clear out the garage and a bedroom when we bought. You will pay for their services but it is worth it.

Cindy619
08-05-2025, 12:22 PM
Just purchased a home in the villages. I have a bunch of items in the house I need to get rid of,
Desk, wall mounted cabinetry, sliding door and window valances, countertop, etc.
What is the most economical way to get rid of this stuff?
Does the company which picks up the bi-weekly trash do a bulk pickup?


https://fbcthriftstore.com/
Thrift Store run by my church. They will pick up large items.

1210 West N. Blvd (Route 441)
Leesburg, Florida 34748
CALL: 352.787.7583